Finance Business Partner

This is a high-impact role, partnering closely with the Divisional Finance Director and senior leadership team to drive performance, provide insight, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

We welcome applications from anywhere in the South/South west region but attendance to Bristol will be required on a semi-regular basis.

The Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, providing robust financial insight and helping to shape the financial performance of the division.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Analysis: Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary on business unit performance. Identify key drivers and provide actionable recommendations to Managing Directors and Divisional Operations Directors.

Forecasting: Lead and support robust revenue and cost forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and providing clear visibility of expected performance.

Decision Support: Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.

External Audit: Support the delivery of high-quality and timely audit processes in collaboration with the Divisional Finance Director and local teams.

Budget Management: Work with leadership to develop P&L and capex budgets based on sound assumptions. Monitor performance against budget and support delivery of growth and profitability targets.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trusted relationships across business units and become a key member of the management team.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and efficiencies. Support resolution of any audit findings.

Divisional & Group Reporting: Ensure effective delivery of Group and Divisional reporting and compliance requirements.

Accounting Support: Provide technical accounting guidance and collaborate with Group and Divisional teams to resolve complex issues.

Treasury & Working Capital: Support cash flow optimisation and working capital improvements across the division.

Finance Recruitment: Support the hiring and development of finance talent within the business.

Ad Hoc Support: Provide financial insight and analysis as required by the wider leadership team.

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

Atleast 3+ year PQE in a similar analytical or partnering role

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Charismatic and confident communicator with excellent emotional intelligence

Strong leadership and relationship-building skills

Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)

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Salary £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

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Opportunity to influence senior decision-making and drive performance

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture